Top unrestricted Jets free agents

Most compelling reason to re-sign him: He's a game changer, and the Jets don't have many of those. He won three straight games last season with big plays in crunch time.

Potential snag: With Holmes, it's all about the money, and he could be looking for $10 million per year -- "franchise" money for a wide receiver. The Redskins reportedly have Holmes as their No. 1 target. Shades of the 2003 Redskin raid of the Jets?

Most compelling reason not to re-sign him: He's one strike from a one-year suspension in the league's substance-abuse program.

Possible replacement: If Holmes bolts, the Jets would be almost forced to re-sign Braylon Edwards and shop for another veteran.

Edwards

Braylon Edwards, WR, 6-3, 214, 6 yrs.

Most compelling reason to re-sign him: He's a big target for Mark Sanchez, he blocks like a madman and he has cured his dropsies.

Potential snag: Edwards, who made $6.2 million last season, wants to be paid like a No. 1 receiver -- and many scouts will tell you he's not a true No. 1.

Most compelling reason not to re-sign him: There are questions about his maturity off the field. He also recently pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge.

Possible replacement: How does Randy Moss grab you? He's a walking enigma, but he is big and can still stretch the field, according to Rex Ryan.

Most compelling reason to re-sign him: He does everything, including the successful Wildcat package. He makes plays and saves roster spots.

Potential snag: The new kickoff rule will mean more touchbacks, minimizing Smith's value as a premier returner. The Dolphins, who hired former Jets assistant Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, are said to be interested in Smith.

Most compelling reason not to re-sign him: He's a luxury item, and the Jets can't afford luxury items. Under special teams coach Mike Westhoff, it's all about the system, not the players.

On the Jets' radar

Randy Moss, WR, 6-4, 210, 13 yrs. (Titans)
Mark Sanchez throwing to "The Slouch"? It could happen if Braylon Edwards bolts. Moss looked old last season, but he's the best vertical receiver in the game, according to Rex Ryan.

Plaxico Burress, WR, 6-5, 226, 9 yrs. (Giants)
The Jets were interested before Burress went to prison. He's a huge target, which would help Sanchez immensely. You know he's going to be motivated, but did his skills erode in prison?

Malcom Floyd, WR, 6-5, 225, 5 yrs. (Chargers)
When the Jets faced the Chargers two years ago in the playoffs, they feared Floyd more than the heralded Vincent Jackson.

Johnathan Joseph, CB, 5-11, 193, 5 yrs. (Bengals)
He's probably the best corner not named Nnamdi on the market. The question is, could he handle a heavy dose of man-to-man?

Chris Carr, CB, 5-10, 182, 6 yrs. (Ravens)
Ryan has had an eye on Carr for a few years. He's a couple of notches below Asomugha, but he'd come a lot cheaper.

Matt Roth, OLB/DE, 6-4, 275, 6 yrs. (Browns)
He played for Ryan's brother, Rob, in Cleveland, so Rex will have a good scouting report. Roth isn't a big sack guy, but he's a tough run defender and could replace Bryan Thomas if the Jets want to get younger.